Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer, Spry Fox Studio

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games.
California City, CA, USA
$100,000 - $350,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer, Spry Fox Studio

Netflix's Spry Fox Studio is seeking a Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer to join their team in developing an innovative, non-violent MMO game. This role offers an opportunity to work with a flat organization that values autonomy and technical excellence. The position involves architecting backend services and game servers, implementing core systems, and ensuring smooth operations at scale.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in multiplayer game development, with expertise in languages like C++, Rust, Python, or Go. You'll be working in a collaborative environment alongside artists, designers, and engineers, focusing on creating systems that handle thousands of concurrent users while maintaining security and stability.

Spry Fox's mission is "make the world a better place" through their games, focusing on innovative approaches that encourage positive player interactions and discourage toxicity. This role offers a chance to contribute to this mission while working on cutting-edge gaming technology.

The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $100,000 to $350,000 USD, with the flexibility to choose between salary and stock options. Netflix offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, and generous time off policies.

This remote position allows for work-life balance while being part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of online gaming. The role provides an opportunity to work on challenging technical problems while contributing to games that aim to positively impact players' lives.

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Responsibilities For Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer, Spry Fox Studio

  • Direct the architecture of both backend services and game servers for a large-scale, non-violent, cozy MMO
  • Work on core server systems like network replication or game state persistence
  • Work closely with artists, designers, and other engineers to implement new game features
  • Coordinate web service and game server deployments across hundreds of machines
  • Responsible for the security of publicly accessible services and game servers
  • Design and maintain systems that persist data from thousands of requests per second

Requirements For Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer, Spry Fox Studio

Python
Rust
Go
Kubernetes
  • Experience with shipped online multiplayer games with persisted game state
  • Implementation of gameserver features in C++ or Rust
  • Experience shipping scalable game services using Python, Rust, Go, or equivalent
  • Experience with server and/or service load testing
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and relational databases
  • Strong communication skills with team members

Benefits For Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer, Spry Fox Studio

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Equity
  • Health Plans
  • Mental Health support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Stock Option Program
  • Disability Programs
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Life and Serious Injury Benefits
  • 35 days annual PTO for hourly employees
  • Flexible time off for salaried employees

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